
Control Works Inspector: Mechanical Re No: Refs/056871
Salary or stipendR605 742 per annum, (plus benefits)
The Department of Infrastructure Development is looking for a Control Works Inspector: Mechanical Re No: Refs/056871. This is a permanent role based in Gauteng.
Source: DPSA Circular 38 of 2026Post 38/342, page 260
- Appointment
- Permanent
- Province
- Gauteng
- Closing date
- 9 November 2026
- Centre
- Dr Geroge Mukhari Facility Maintenance Hub
What you will need
- National Diploma (T/N/S streams) or equivalent/ N3 and a passed Trade Test in the Mechanical environment/ Registration as an Engineering Technician.
- A valid driver’s licence.
- Competencies: Excellent spoken and written communication skills.
- Technical knowledge relevant to your industry.
- Knowledge of relevant legislation and quality control standards.
- Good organisational skills and a methodical approach to work.
- The ability to prioritise workloads and meet project deadlines.
- The ability to pay close attention to detail.
- Good team working skills.
- Skills: Monitor the progress and expenditure on current maintenance projects and minor new works projects.
- Attend monthly project progress meetings with clients.
- Manage the activities of contractors and consultants where applicable.
- Supervise the performance and conduct of subordinates.
- Attributes: People centered, professionalism, collective responsibility, transformation, Batho Pele Principles, attention to detail, honesty and integrity, Strong ethics.
Experience
A minimum of 6 years appropriate experience.
Professional registration
National Diploma (T/N/S streams) or equivalent/ N3 and a passed Trade Test in the Mechanical environment/ Registration as an Engineering Technician.
Driver's licence
A valid driver’s licence.
Skills and competencies
- Competencies: Excellent spoken and written communication skills.
- Good organisational skills and a methodical approach to work.
- Good team working skills.
- Skills: Monitor the progress and expenditure on current maintenance projects and minor new works projects.
Key responsibilities
- Allocate tasks and projects in relation to the maintenance of existing and new works.
- Monitor the progress and expenditure on current maintenance and minor new works projects.
- Attend monthly project progress meetings with relevant stakeholders.
- Ensure that the Works Control System is updated, provide reports and estimates and recommend and monitor expenditure and payments.
- Ensure accuracy of tender documents, specifications and bills of quantities.
- Ensure effective contract administration through the resolution of disputes.
- Promote and assist SMMEs, BBBEE and PPPs.
- Promote the initiatives of the Extended Public Works Programme (EPWP).
- Gather and submit information in terms of the extended public works programme.
- Manage the process for the identification of needs, new services and requirements for minor new work and repairs to existing work by ensuring that customer complaints are investigated and follow-up.
- Develop and interpret plans and sketches.
- Draw-up quotation documents and compiles specifications, bills of quantities and bid documents.
- Adjudicate and provide recommendations on 261 quotations and bids.
- Liaise with relevant stakeholders in respect of technical aspects.
- Provide advice and guidance to contractors and consultants in respect of compliance to legislation, regulations and procedures.
- Put systems and procedures in place to ensure contractors and consultants adhere to legislation, regulations and procedures.
- Verify invoices and certifies progress of payments.
- Check and process variation orders and requests for the extension of deadlines.
- Brief contractors and consultants on projects and certify claims for fees.
- Ensure effective contract administration.
- Facilitate and resolve problems emanating from projects and develop progress reports on projects.
- Identify skills development needs and provide training and development opportunities for subordinates.
- Provide advice and guidance on the interpretation and application of legislation, policies and procedures.
- Ensure quality control and effective and efficient workflow of work done by Works Inspectors and report on all work allocated.
- Monitor the proper utilisation of equipment, stores and expenditure.
- Administer the departmental performance and development system.
How to apply
- Enquiries: Ms. Sikelelwa Mboto at 076 521 4118
- Telephone: 076 521 4118

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